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Childrenite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Childrenite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Baryte physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Childrenite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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